Educational Foundation

FRSA Educational and Research Foundation  
Erika Carruth - erika@floridaroof.com or ext. 123

CILB Provider #0000910
Dade County Provider #D067
The Florida Board of Architecture Provider #0000910                        

For a list of current seminars, please check the calendar page           

The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association's Educational and Research Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
                              
Founded in 1992, the goal of the Foundation is to educate the work force, management and owners of construction businesses, as well as other industry related professionals.                    

FRSA Endowment Program
FRSA's financial commitment to the future of the roofing industry in Florida.    
           

Continuing Education Requirements
The State of Florida has mandated that every licensed contractor earn 14 hours of continuing education credit during a two-year license cycle. August 31 - even years is the deadline for certified contractors (CCC). August 31 - odd years is the deadline for registered contractors (RC). Six of the 14 hours are mandatory: 1.0 hour workplace safety training (WPS), 1.0 hour of workers' compensation (WC), 1.0 hour of business practice training (BSP), 1.0 of advanced code (ADV), 1.0 hour in laws & rules (L&R) and 1.0 hour in wind mitigation (WMM). Hours cannot be carried over into the next two-year cycle. Inactive license holders must also acquire continuing education credits in order to activate their license. Visit DBPR's web-page www.myfloridalicense.com for additional information. See calendar for upcoming seminars and dates.

Scholarship Program
Since the inception of the Foundation, FRSA has awarded over $119,000 in scholarships to deserving college students. Applicant criteria is based on both academic and personal achievements with priority given to those pursuing construction-related careers. Call Erika for an application. All applications must be postmarked by March 25, 2011. Click here for a scholarship application. 

Silent Auction
Many of the Foundation's activities - including the Scholarship Program - are funded by the proceeds generated by the Silent Auction. The auction consists of a variety of donated gifts and services, which are displayed during FRSA's Annual Convention and Trade Show. In 2010, the event raised over $17,000. Thank you to all who donated and bid.

The next Silent Auction will be held during the FRSA's 89th Annual Convention & Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo, June 22-25, 2011, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.  Participants interested in donating should contact Erika at 800-767-3772, Ext. 123; E-mail: erika@floridaroof.com

Click here to download Silent Auction Form

 

2011 Silent Auction Donors
A Bartlett Roofing, Inc.
Allied Building Products

Alvin J. Singleton, Inc.
Anna Cam Fentriss
Armstrong Roofing
Atlas Roofing Corp.
B&B Metals
Big Fin Seafood Kitchen
C&S Press Inc.
Cadamar Group
Carlisle SynTec 
Carruth Roofing 
CertainTeed Corp.
CFRSA - Central Florida Roofing & S/M Contractors Association 
Construction Journal
Currier Roofing  
D.I. Roof Seamers
Dan's Custom Sheet Metal
Dinosaur World
Don Schmidt Contracting & Roofing  
Dow Building Solutions
Eagle Roofing Products
ERSystems
ES Products
FM Convention Contrators
FRSA-SIF
GAF Materials Corp.
Georgia Pacific Gypsum
Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker P.A. 
Goss Inc.
Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing
Gulfeagle Supply
Gustafson Industries
Henkel Corp.
Henry Co.
Honeywell Safety Products
Hunter Panels
Hydraulic Machinery
Intac International, Inc.
Intracoastal Roofing
JGA Southern Roof Center
Jim Wilson & Associates
Johns Mansville
Karnak Corp.
Ken & Loretta Hartley
Kennedy Skylights LLC
Manson Roofing
Mark Kaufman Roofing Contractor
MFM Sales
Millennium Metals
NEFRSA - Northeast Florida Roofing & S/M Contractors Association
O'Hagin's Inc.
OMG Inc.
Owens Corning
PAM Fastening 
Peabody Hotel
Petersen Aluminum Corp.  
Polyfoam Products Inc.
Progress Energy
Protech Products
RAM USA - Roof Asset Management
RCASF - Roofing Contractors Associaiton of South Florida 
Ridged Systems LLC
RK Hydro-Vac Services
Rodman Roofing
Roof Hugger
Roofer's World
Roofing Florida Magazine
Roofing Supply Group
Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club
Roy's Restaurant
Sarnafil  
Sealoflex Inc.
SFS Intec.
Shewski Roofing  
Sievert Industries
Simpson StrongTie
Solar-Cool Corp.
Solovei Consulting Inc.
Southeastern Metals
Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal 
Steelscape
Sun-Tek Skylights
Super Anchor Safety
Sutter Roofing Co of FL

Tadlock Roofing Inc.
TAMKO Building Products
TCRCA - Tri-County Roofing Contactors Association
Tubos Inc.
WCRCA - West Coast Roofing Contractors Association

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Foundation Memberships
Like the Association, the Educational Foundation has its own members who support the Foundation's activities - seminars, scholarships and the library. Any one individual can be a member of the Foundation. There are many memberships for you to choose from.

Founding Members ($5,000) - this membership includes free registration for continuing education programs, excludes convention. Patron Members ($500) - honorable mentions. Annual memberships: Platinum Membership ($250), Gold Membership ($150), Silver Membership ($100), and Membership ($50). These contributions are greatly appreciated and are recognized with a plaque or certificate.

The Foundation offers many benefits to the roofing industry through the generosity of its members:

     • Scholarships - FRSA has awarded over $100,000 since 1991;
     • Contributions support continuing education seminars for licensed roofing contractors and as a professional courtsey, the Foundation presents a free seminar for architects and building officials during convention;
     • A library of comprehensive training materials purchased from NRCA for FRSA members to borrow (at no charge) to train their employees; 
     • Research - the Earl Blank Faculty Fellowship is awarded each year to professors performing roofing-related research; 
     • FRSA English-to-Spanish Glossary of Roofing Terms - the most valuable tool on the job site is communication.

It isn't too late to contribute. You can support the above programs and more by becoming a member today. Click here to download a membership application.
 

The FRSA Foundation would like to recognize our Lifetime Members:

Founding Members: AAA Schwartz Roofing, Inc.; Southeastern Metals Manufacturing Co., Inc.; State Pride Roofing of FL, Inc.(Ken Parent); State Pride Roofing of FL, Inc. (Joseph Parent); TAMKO Building Products, Inc. and Pete Vining for their generous contributions.

Charter Members: Alvin J. Singleton, Inc.; Armstrong Roofing, Inc.; Atlantic Roof Corp., Inc.; B & F Supply Co., Inc.; Best Roofing; Bieler, Inc.; Blackton Roofing & Flooring; Bob Hilson & Company; Brad Bowen Jr.; Bradco Supply Corp.; C & S Roofing Co.; Caldwell Roofing; Champion Roofing Services, Inc.; Collis Roofing; Commercial Roofing, Inc.; East Coast Supply; EH Engelmeier Roofing & S/M Co., Inc.; Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc.; Gramling Enterprises, Inc. (Donnie & Nadine Gramling); Gulfstream Roofing, Inc.; JM Montgomery Roofing; JP Stevens Roofing Systems; Martin, Bruce; Master Roofing & Construction, Inc.; McEnany Roofing, Inc.; Milton E. Thompson & Sons, Inc.; Ray Roofing; RF Lusa & Sons Sheet Metal, Inc.; Roof System Services, Inc.; Roofing By Curry; RoofTech Roofing & S/M; Silvers Systems, Inc.; Southeast Wholesale Roofing Supply; Streamline Roofing & Construction, Inc.; Sunniland Corporation; and Sutter Roofing Co. of Florida.

Patron Members: Advanced, Inc. Roofing & S/M; Advanced Roofing, Inc.; Armstrong Roofing, Inc.; Atlantic Roof Corp., Inc.; B & D Roofing of Central Florida; Beldon Roofing Co.; Blank, Audrey; Bradco Supply Corp.; C & S Roofing Co.; Champion Roofing Services, Inc.; Commercial Roofing, Inc.; Dan's Custom Sheet Metal, Inc.; Danco Roofing; Division 7 Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.; Edwards Roofing Company; EH Engelmeier Roofing & S/M Co.; Gramling Enterprises, Inc.; Gulfstates Industries; Imperial Roofing of Polk County; Jurin Roofing Services, Inc.; Karnak Corp.; Latite Roofing & S/M Co., Inc.; McEnany Roofing, Inc.; Milton E. Thompson & Sons, Inc.; National Roofing of Collier, Inc.; New South Systems, Inc.; Obenour Roofing S/M & Supply; Olen Waldrep & Sons Roofing, Inc.; Paul Bange Roofing of S. FL, Inc.; Petito Roofing, Inc.; Prattco, Inc.; Roof System Services, Inc.; Roofing Contractors Assoc. of S. Florida, Inc.; Roofman, Inc.; Ryskcon Construction, Inc.; Shewski Roofing, Inc.; Southeast Contractors of North; Southern Coast Enterprises, Inc.; Springer-Peterson Roofing S/M; State Pride Roofing of Florida, Inc.; Steppi Roofing, Inc.; Suncoast Roofers Supply, Inc.; Sutter Roofing Co. of Florida; Tim Graboski Roofing, Inc.; TNT Roofing, Inc.; and Volusia/Flagler Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (VFRSA).

Raffle
Tickets are available each year from January through the annual FRSA Convention, and the odds of winning the $5,000 prize are 1 in 200 or better!

Congratulations to previous raffle winners: 2011-Joe Parent; 2010-Eddie Buyama, Bama Construction Inc; 2009-Ray Frisco; 2008-Karen Rodman; 2007-Diane Swope; 2006-Ronald Pepin, 2005-Doug Tait; 2004-William Meise; 2003-WCRCA Affiliate; 2002-Terry Turner, CPRC; 2001-NEFRSA Affiliate; 2000-Bob McDonald.

	The next drawing takes place during FRSA's 89th Annual Convention Banquet, Saturday night, June 25, 2011.
	You do not need to be present to win.
	Tickets are $100 each; contact Mike Reed at FRSA 407-671-3772, Ext. 167; E-mail: reed@floridaroof.com  click here for a raffle ticket order form

FRSA English/Spanish Glossary of Roofing Terms
Break down language barriers in your office and your job site with the Educational & Research Foundation's English/Spanish Glossary of Roofing Terms - a complete reference guide of both construction and roofing terminology. For more information contact Erika at 407-671-3772, Ext. 123; E-mail: erika@floridaroof.com   Click here for FRSA Publications & Items For Sale


Library of Training Modules
The Foundation maintains a library of training modules produced by NRCA that FRSA members can borrow to enhance current in-house training programs. Please contact Erika at Ext. 123, 
E-mail: erika@floridaroof.com for a current listing. There is no charge.

Endowment Program
Protecting the Industry's Legacy Through a Personal and Corporate Commitment to Long Range Financial Planning.

FRSA is proud to have received over $840,000 in donations and pledges towards the Foundation's Endowment campaign. The campaign is designed to enhance the Foundation's ability to:

• award more and larger scholarships

• increase the frequency and quality of industry-related seminars

• fund research projects on critical roofing topics

• improve the skill level of the workforce by establishing standardized training programs for employees of contracting companies

Our Goal: The Endowment Program's Board of Governors has established a target commitment of $1,000,000 in endowed assets. If you are interested in investing in the future of the roofing industry in Florida, please contact us: FRSA Endowment Program, P.O. Box 4850, Winter Park, FL 32793. Phone: 800-767-3772, Mike @ Ext. 167; E-mail: reed@floridaroof.com.  You will be contacted shortly thereafter to answer any questions you may have about the Program.

Contributions made to the Foundation Endowment Campaign are tax deductible (subject to the contributor's particular tax situation).

Endowment contribution levels are: Chancellor ($100,000), Chairman ($50,000), Governor ($25,000), Commissioner ($10,000) and Delegate ($5,000).

The FRSA Foundation would like to recognize the following contributors:

Chancellor Level: FRSA Self Insurers Fund

Chairman Level: FRSA Educational Foundation Trustees; Bowen/Hilson/Turner

Governor Level: Advanced Roofing, Inc.; Bradco Supply Corp.; Charlie Raymond; District 7 Affiliates (SWFRCA/SMRSMCA); Edwards Roofing Co.; EH Engelemier Roofing & S/M; Firestone Building Products; Hartford South LLC; J. Register Co., Inc.; Mason E. Liftig Endowment; RCASF; Shewski Roofing, Inc.; State Pride Roofing of Florida, Inc.; Steve Sutter (Planned Giving); Sunniland Corp.; TAMKO Building Products, Inc.; The Sutter Family; The Cone Family; The George Pepin Family

Commissioner Level: Bill & Angela Bryans (Planned Giving); CFRSA; Frank Furman Insurance; PBCRSM; R & R Industries, Inc.

Delegate Level: Dimensional Roof Systems; Gulfstream Roofing; Millennium Metals, Inc.; O'Brien, Bill & Terry; Rutkoski, Joseph; Southeastern Metals/Gibraltar; Suncoast Roofers Supply; Sutter Roofing Co. of SW FL; Tampa Roofing Co., Inc.

Other Contributors: Amick Roofing, Inc.; Anderson & Shah Roofing Inc.; Bryans, Bill & Angela-Julien Benjamin Memorial; The Bob Lamb Memorial-Construction Wholesale/Cant Prod. and Crowther Roofing & S/M of FL; Fentriss, Cam; FRSA Affiliate Competition-2004; Gulfeagle Supply; Marion Service Roofing & S/M; PBCRSM.

 

For more information on continuing education seminars,
 contact Erika Carruth 407-671-3772 (Ext. 123) - erika@floridaroof.com